Public Administration in Ancient India c15.136

c15.136

The extra-judicial remedy of self-help was also recognised by the courts within reasonable limits. Manu, for instance, says: “By moral suasion, by suit of law, by artful management, or by the customary proceeding, a creditor may recover property lent; and fifthly, by force. A creditor who himself recovers his property from his debtor must not be blamed by the King for retaking what is his own."¹